Comparing Inception vs Minions & Monsters. Inception leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Inception | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Warner Bros. Pictures | Illumination |
| Franchise | — | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2010-07-16 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 148 min | 90 min |
| Certification | PG-13 | PG |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy, Ken Watanabe | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 6 | 107 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $160,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $839,000,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 3 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Varies by region | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Original concept; Outstanding visuals; Excellent soundtrack | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Requires close attention | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |